List of speed metal bands

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This is a list of speed metal bands. Speed metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by AllMusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by with reliable sources.

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